About this property

Historic Setting: The Secret Well in Shaldon is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Spacious Accommodation: This holiday home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a beautiful garden. The property includes an outdoor seating area and family rooms. Convenient Location: Located 31 km from Exeter International Airport, The Secret Well is close to attractions such as Teignmouth Town Beach (2 km) and Riviera International Centre (12 km). Highly rated for its convenient location.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, comfort, lots of space, modern & quirky.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a lovely stay at the Secret Well, we had everything we needed and it was beautifully decorated throughout. The hosts were extremely helpful and were quick to respond to any queries we had. We will definitely be coming back to Shaldon and...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully maintained & clean. 10 min walk to pretty seaside village. Helpful hosts
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was by far the best home we have ever stayed in. It was extraordinarily clean, the decor and furnishings were stylish, the welcome pack was really generous (wine, honey, juice, soughdough bread, biscuits, butter, milk and more), the beds...
  • Jennifer
    Ireland Ireland
    Amazing place to stay, Tulloch and Heather were the perfect hosts, very helpful and friendly while also respecting your space. The location was perfect, a short stroll into the village. The personal touches of milk, bread and butter waiting for us...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent hosts and beautiful cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Lovely garden in which to enjoy a glass or two, and easy parking. Easy walk by the estuary into the village. Our second stay and we will return.
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had clear directions and instructions from host. Good private parking and everything about the please was bigger and better than described
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was probably the best holiday let I have ever stayed in, we have used Airbnb many times this property was beautiful, very clean and the host were so helpful. I would highly recommend this property.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very warm welcome, a goody bag , beautifully decorated, very comfortable to stay in which helped on the rainy days. They well extremely helpful ànd very responsive. We had a lovely visit, all sad to leave early and helped by staying in a...
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was very comfortable and well appointed. We had a small dog with us which can pose issues but she was soon at home with plenty of walking possibilities. Shaldon is a hidden gem, great location with lovely little shops, a superb bakery...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Tulloch and Heather

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Tulloch and Heather
Spacious Two or Three Bedroom Cottage: Ideally located in the pretty hamlet of Ringmore, and yet only a seven-minute level stroll along the Teign river, into the bustling and quaint seaside village of Shaldon with its pubs, village green, cafes and shops, and beach. Spacious cottage sleeps up to six people with three good sized, and individually designed bedrooms - all with pretty garden views. The master bedroom, The Pottery Wheel, has a King-size bed. The Lobster Pot, has twin beds. The Cider Press has a King-size bed. Bedding and bath towels provided. Two good sized shower rooms, one on the ground floor, and one on the first floor. A well-equipped kitchen/dining room with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, cooker and microwave, and a spacious and bright living room. Sunny private terrace, complimentary Wi-fi, off-road parking for two cars, and slipway access to the river just two minutes’ walk away. Well behaved dogs are also very welcome with a small weekly surcharge per dog. "Thank you for making our stay at The Secret Well such a lovely week. So much thought and detail has gone into making The Secret Well a home-from-home, with little touches and ideas making it quite different to other places". Customer 12.8.24
"Our stay was lovely with lots of welcome gifts. Whilst on holiday, it felt like home with lots of curiosities and ornaments, and outstanding care. Thank you". Customer 28.8.23. Spacious, with room to spread yourselves, but also cosy and inviting, with fun and eclectic decoration. Many of the local options available are within an easy walk (or even kayak!) from the cottage. Booking The Secret Well - Two or Three bedrooms: Prices are quoted online for booking three bedrooms and include all charges. If you only require two bedrooms, this option is also available. During peak season, we usually take one-week or longer bookings. During off-peak times, we will consider a minimum of four nights. Please enquire directly in this instance. With pretty garden views from each bedroom and its own private sunny terrace, we hope that The Secret Well is "your home, from home" whilst on holiday in this beautiful part of the country.
Situated at the back of Glenside House, which was formerly a pauper’s school and then a small hotel in its own right. A minutes' walk takes you up to the pretty little church of St Nicholas, and from Shaldon village, you can take the Foot Ferry over to Teignmouth, or a short walk up to Shaldon Zoo, The Botanical Gardens, Pitch and Putt golf, as well as the beautiful Ness beach accessed through a smugglers tunnel! Dawlish, Torquay and Totnes are a short drive away, and Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Dartmouth half an hour by car.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
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Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of £30 per stay, per dog.

Please inform The Secret Well in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.